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Main Street Shop in Medford Offers Charm and Gifts Galore

Medford, NJ - The proprietor of a new gift shop on Main Street is helping to bring a renewed interest in shopping downtown and a sense of community among other shop owners in the business... more »

Reworks Renovations Now Open on Third Street

Monmouth, IL - There is an old saying, "One person's trash is another person's treasure." That is true at Monmouth's newest store, Reworks Renovations. The local business is located at 1026 S. Third St., in... more »

Minneapolis’ Lily and Violet is Brighter, Younger, Riskier

Minneapolis, MN - The former Rick Rack in Minneapolis' Linden Hills neighborhood has lightened up.Owner Ann McCabe wanted a place where mothers and daughters could shop, so she shifted gears, introduced new merchandise and renamed... more »

Bridgehampton Boutique Is Launch Pad for Emerging Designers

Bridgehampton, NY - Michelle Farmer Collaborate, now entering its second summer in Bridgehampton, is a retail store that aims to be much more — a venue for emerging artisan jewelry and clothing designers to get... more »

Summer Accessories by Lola

Saratoga, NY - Nestled in the corner of the Downstreet Marketplace is Saratoga's newest one-stop shop for jewelry, scarves, hats and handbags. Lola Accessory Boutique, owned and managed by Megan Druckman, will open its doors... more »

Local Business Spotlight: Solissa’s

Salt Lake City, UT - Among merchants on Sugar House's retail walk, Solissa's Boutique stands as one of the city's most unique women's clothing stores. The boutique caters to shoppers looking for original pieces with... more »

Boutique Offers New Way to Get Your Greens

High Point, NC - Boasting a bevy of bow ties, a team of Hampden-Sydney graduates is trying to move further into the Richmond retail scene.Collared Greens, a North Carolina-based men's apparel company, is setting up... more »

Shoppers Urged to ‘Buy Local’ to Support Town Centre Retailers

Bishop's Stortford, UK - SHOPPERS are being urged to support Bishop's Stortford's high street as part of a 'Buy Local' initiative backed by the town's independent retailers.Throughout this week's inaugural Buy Local Week, shopkeepers are... more »

Moons Toy Shop in High Street, Barkingside, Can Compete With Giants like Argos, Toys R Us and Westfield Says Owner

Barkingdale, UK - The businessman who took over the borough's only independent toy store insists he is not bothered by competition from online retailers and big shopping centres.Amit Parekh, 44, bought out Toyology in High... more »

Children’s Boutique Opens in Hunters Point

Long Island City, NY - Hunters Point has its first upscale children's boutique.Tiny You, which sells children's clothing and toys, opened Saturday morning at 10-50 Jackson Avenue.Jill Callan, the owner, expects her store to do... more »